A Sense of Adventure

May 27th, 1937, was declared Pedestrian Day to inaugurate the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Donald Bryant, a college sprinter, was the first person across. Carmen Perez and her sister Minnie were the first to skate to the other side. Florentine Caligari was the first person to make it across on stilts. Two high school girls were the first twins to make it across the bridge.

A 74 year- old San Franciscan, who had crossed the Brooklyn Bridge on its opening day in 1883, repeated his performance across the Golden Gate Bridge. There were people who tap- danced, walked backward, played musical instruments and rode unicycles.

What did all of these people have in common? They each embraced the spirit of adventure. They weren't afraid to be the first, to use their imagination, to be a bit eccentric-and to have fun like a kid- no matter the age.

I was delighted when I looked up the word "adventurer" in the thesaurus to find these words: entrepreneur, explorer, charlatan, globetrotter, hero, heroine, madcap, opportunist, pioneer, pirate, romantic, speculator, swashbuckler, traveler and wanderer- among others

Adventure can take many forms, but the important thing is to express or to develop an adventurous spirit.

What are some of the qualities of adventure? Qualities might include inspiration, freedom, imagination, creativity, joy, taking risks, and opening up to something new. What words and qualities come up for you when you think of an adventure?

To get started, you might ask yourself a few questions, such as the following:

1. How can I incorporate a new adventure in my life at this time?
2. Can I plan a trip that will allow me to experience a different culture, to embrace art, music or architecture in a country that I haven't yet explored?
3. Is there a sport I have wanted to try, but have not begun?
4. How I can share these new experiences with someone I love, with family, or with friends?
5. Is there something that I have always wanted to do, and I haven't dared to move forward?
6. What gets me excited, inspired, and gets those creative juices flowing?
7. Is there a spiritual adventure I would like to plan, such as learning meditation, taking a trip to sacred places, or studying with a spiritual master?
8. Are there simple ways that I can begin to take action, and to perceive my daily life as a joyful adventure?
9. Maybe I need time to relax or to heal. How can I connect with my inner playfulness-to play, to laugh and to have fun?

You can send out your intention to the Universal Spirit to live fully and joyfully in the moment, and to invite more adventure into your life. See what comes up during this month, and follow any inspirational guidance. This guidance can come from your inner voice, your higher self, or it may appear through friends, a book, or a surprising and delightful event.
"Life is about joy, which is about alignment, which is about your choice of thoughts."
Excerpted from Abraham-Hicks Workshops

Perhaps the greatest gift of all is to maintain a sense of wonder-that life is beautiful and mysterious. We can always see life as a new adventure, no matter what events occur. Nurturing our adventurous spirit is as essential as breathing oxygen, and as simple as sharing our love with others.

Monthly Affirmation amd Technique

Affirmation for the Month: "I renew my sense of adventure each day-living fully in the moment."

Technique this month: I incorporate at least one activity that is new and adventurous for me. Each day is a doorway to inspiration and joy.
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